Paint Prepper-Weekend Shift

Tomball Controls•Pleasanton, TX

16d•Onsite

About The Position

The Paint Prep Team Member prepares manufactured products for painting by sanding, cleaning, masking, taping, and inspecting surfaces. The role helps ensure the appearance, durability, and quality of finished products by preparing surfaces before they enter the paint booth. The position is located in Pleasanton, Texas, and works Friday through Sunday from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM on 12-hour shifts. It involves working in a manufacturing environment and exposure to warehouse and outdoor loading dock environments, noise, dust, and machinery.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Ability to use hand and power tools safely.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
Reliable attendance and punctuality.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Ability to work independently.
Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions accurately.
Excellent communication skills to interact effectively with team members.
Ability to regularly stand, walk, climb, or balance.
Ability to frequently stand, bend, and lift materials up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, dust, and machinery.

Nice To Haves

Previous manufacturing, body shop, industrial painting, or surface preparation experience.
Previous experience in a paint shop.
Familiarity with painting techniques.

Responsibilities

Prepare steel, aluminum, and fabricated components for painting according to work instructions and quality standards.
Sand surfaces using hand sanders, orbital sanders, grinders, sanding blocks, and other approved equipment.
Remove weld spatter, sharp edges, burrs, dirt, oils, rust, oxidation, and surface imperfections.
Feather edges and smooth repaired areas to create an even paint surface.
Inspect surfaces for defects requiring correction before painting.
Apply masking tape, masking paper, plugs, caps, and protective coverings to areas that must remain free of paint.
Mask threads, mounting surfaces, labels, electrical components, grounding points, machined surfaces, and customer-designated areas.
Clean parts using approved solvents, degreasers, tack cloths, compressed air, or other approved cleaning methods.
Ensure contaminants are removed before paint application.
Identify dents, scratches, weld defects, contamination, or damage requiring correction.
Notify supervision of non-conforming conditions.
Maintain cleanliness throughout the preparation process to prevent paint defects.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.